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Aromatherapy Diploma Course (VTCT Level 3)

This qualification also allows entry to The Aromatherapy Council's Register.

Cost: £450 + registration fees £53 or £87* (£30 discount applied)

March course discounted to £507 or £473. Monthly payment plan now available

* cma assessment and fees explained

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy but using highly concentrated plant oils, called essential oils which are added to carrier massage oils or lotions. Aromatherapy has a history dating back thousands of years and enhances well-being and stimulates and harmonises a healthy physical, mental and emotional state. The nostrils are attached to a part of the brain called the limbic system. The limbic system controls emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones. When you inhale essential oil molecules, messages are transmitted to the limbic system and affect heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion, and the immune system. Essential oils are also believed to be absorbed through the skin. Each essential oil has different healing properties, for example some calm while others energize.

Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to conditions involving stress or improving emotionally-related conditions. After the consultation a typical Aromatherapy massage will take 60 mins. The client will lie on a massage couch/table wearing their underwear covered by a towel & blanket. The therapist will uncover only the part of the body they are working on to maintain dignity at all times, one or more essential oils will then be selected based on what the client likes or requires, these are 'blended' with the carrier massage oil or lotion to be used for the massage. After the massage, the massage therapist may suggest a blend to be used at home in between massage treatments.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for those wishing to qualify as a professional aromatherapist but also for those who have a genuine interest in taking the basic understanding of Aromatherapy further.

Course dates

This qualification can be attained within 4 - 6 months.

Duration: 7 days (10:30am - 5pm daytime) + final exam

Weekend	Mar 20-21, 27-28 & Apr 10-11 & May 8 - discounted course	7 days	DAM 2010	Booking Form
Weekday	June 7-9, 14-16 & July 19	7 days	DAJN 2010	Booking Form
Weekend	Sept 18-19, 25-26 & Oct 9-10 & Nov 6	7 days	DAS 2010	Booking Form
Weekday	Nov 22-24 & Dec 6-8 & Jan 10 (2011)	7 days	DAN 2010	Booking Form

If you experiene any problems with the online booking form, please download a printed cma booking form here.

Course content

History of Aromatherapy Uses of Aromatherapy
Contra-indications
Introduction to over 30 essential oils and use of top 12 essential oils and 5 carrier oils
Oil chemical compositions
Care & storage
Blending & aromas
Oil safety
Carrier oils
After care
Aroma massage routine
Relevant anatomy & physiology (A&P)

What does the course include?

7 day or 8 evening programme including tutoring, practical and assessments
1 or 2 hour written and pratical examination
Personalised course folder & CD ROM containing all course notes & routine
Liquid refreshments throughout the course
Informal teaching style allowing course members to ask questions and make input
Limited numbers to ensure maximum benefit from tutor

Entry qualifications

Cheshire Massage Academy Introduction to Swedish Massage, or
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Holistic Therapies or equivalent, or
VTCT Level 3 in Swedish Massage or an equivalent.

How will I be assessed?

Each candidate is required to undertake a number of case studies over a period of time both in college and at home and to complete assignments and project work. Internal assessment involves tests, assignments and practical observations to cover a range of clients and assignments to check knowledge. The course will involve assessment in both practical and theoretical areas. Written work is done via workbook and a practical sampling assessment will be done as a final examination.